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  • “We are betting on us. We are all in.”
    Mayor credits people of Macon-Bibb for moving community forward together “It’s a great day…a new day…thanks to each of you,” Mayor Lester Miller told more than 700 people gathered at the Macon City Auditorium for the annual State of the Community, hosted by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. “Just like you can’t ignore the […]

    April 25, 2024 published by Chris Floore

  • Hundreds march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Hundreds of people from all around Macon-Bibb County took their pride and appreciation to the streets in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16.   Like every year, people marched from the north, south, east, and west- coming from Booker T. Washington Community Center, Memorial Gym, Rosa Jackson Recreation Center, and Frank […]

    January 19, 2024 published by

  • MLK Commission holds wreath laying ceremony to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
    On Thursday, January 4, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission gathered for a wreath-laying ceremony in Rosa Parks Square. You can watch the full ceremony here.  The wreath was placed in honor of the Civil Rights icon who, on December 1, 1955, refused to give up her bus seat for a white person. Her legacy, […]

    January 5, 2024 published by

  • Announcement
    At the April 13th meeting of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board, the Board unanimously approved partnering with Macon Black Culture for the Juneteenth Celebration and Parade scheduled for Monday, June 19th. Please plan to attend the Press Conference on Monday, April 24th at 11:00 a.m. in Rosa Park Square.

    April 19, 2023 published by

  • It takes a community to make a difference: Students, partners get started on The Gardens at Brookdale
    “Heads up, heads up, here comes the board,” yells a Rutland High School student to other students in their workshop as they work hard on a project that will make a difference in the lives of  Brookdale Resource Center residents.   “They were ready to jump in and participate, some even asking if they could volunteer […]

    April 7, 2023 published by

  • Stained Glass

    March 13, 2023 published by

  • 25th Annual Ethnic Awareness Awards Gala

    March 13, 2023 published by

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